We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic level 3 nursery professional to join our team:
Responsibilities
* Work alongside the staff team in the daily running of the allocated room in the nursery, working across the indoor and outdoor environment as per the staff rota.
* Contribute to the medium-term planning for the allocated room in the nursery and undertake short-term planning for the group, using the EYFS and Birth to Five Matters.
* Review the planning and activities delivered to ensure that these are effective in supporting the children.
* Have responsibility for the assessment and recording for a key group of children, using the Blossom system to record observations and to communicate with parents.
* Promote the development of children in your care with emphasis on the areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Become familiar with updates to the EYFS framework and carry out statutory assessments in line with the EYFS.
* Establish positive relationships with parents and primary carers and encourage involvement wherever possible.
* Work within the staff team to ensure that a programme of activities operates within the allocated room at the Nursery, that reflects the particular needs of each child, facilitating their development.
* Work with the staff team to ensure that the requirements necessary for the safety, security, nourishment, stimulation and rest are met with regards to the children in your care.
* Work within the staff team to ensure that the service provided respects children’s life experiences and celebrates cultural diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion.
* With the staff team, ensure that the nursery provides for the developmental needs and care needs of an age range of children from nine months to four years of age.
* Follow direction from the Nursery Manager/Deputy/Team leader to ensure that all staff are deployed effectively, and that time is used efficiently.
* Ensure that parents receive relevant feedback at the end of the day and display boards are updated to reflect the learning that has taken place within the group.
* Ensure that the online diaries are completed daily.
* Ensure that the information pertaining to sleeps / dinners/ toileting etc is recorded, in line with the expectations of the room within which you are working.
* Ensure that you are careful with resources and that you take a shared responsibility in ensuring that toys, shape games and jigsaw pieces are sorted before putting them away and the rooms are kept tidy and clean.
* Ensure that high standards of house-keeping practices and hygiene are adhered to, especially around the sink and nappy changing areas.
* Ensure that you work within the staff team effectively, undertaking any additional job responsibilities, as assigned by the Nursery Manager / owner.
* Communicate effectively and professionally with members of the staff team and the Nursery Manager/Deputy.
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